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Did Africans Come to Americas With Columbus?
(Sept. 20) -- Look at any historical painting or etching of Christopher Columbus and his crew arriving in the New World, and you'll probably see a group of mustachioed Mediterranean types standing around in baggy pants. But new research suggests those pictures, as well as numerous historical accounts, might have left out...
Dengue Fever Cases Reported in Parts of Florida
(July 24) -- Once almost wiped out by a pesticide no longer in use, dengue fever is rearing its ugly head again in areas of Florida. The disease, which is sometimes called "break-bone fever" for the crushing pain it inflicts, has shown up in some parts of the state, including tourist playground Key West. There also have...
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Shakira Advocates For Children At The Summit of The Americas
As The Huffington Post reported, Latin American pop superstar Shakira joined over 30 world leaders at the 6th annual Summit of the Americas held over the weekend in Cartagena, Colombia, to advocate for children.
Summit of the Americas: Stephen Harper Says Drug Cartels Approach Not Working
Something is just not working with the way the hemisphere has tackled powerful and violent drug traffickers, Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged Sunday as he wrapped up a meeting with the leaders of the Americas.
Summit Of The Americas: Cuba Absence Causes Tension Between US And Latin America Leaders
A summit of nearly 30 Western Hemisphere leaders has ended without a joint declaration due to divisions over Cuba and Argentine claims to the Falkland Islands.
Obama Weighs In On Drug Legalization
Obama said he doesn't "mind a debate" over drug legalization even though he doesn't believe it "is going to be the answer."
President Obama: 'For The Americas, This Is A Moment Of Great Promise'
U.S. President Barack Obama stressed on Saturday the "great promise" for business growth in the Americas, seeking to play up the economic heft of the region he has paid little attention to in his first three years in office.
Americas News From the Web
- 05/27/12 Gas, oil production shifts to Americas Source: Northwest Herald - Crystal Lake IL Canada, Brazil and Colombia have increased exports to the United States by 700,000 barrels daily in that time span and now provide nearly 3.4 million barrels a day.
- 05/27/12 The center of gravity in oil world shifts to Americas Source: Petrol Plaza The environment is challenging, with resources trapped deep in shale rock.
- 05/25/12 Ecclestone âconfidentâ Mercedes will sign Concorde... Source: F1 Fanatic Bernie Ecclestone says he expects Mercedes to commit to F1 and sign the new Concorde Agreement.
- 05/25/12 Market Force Information Receives the Red Herring Top... Source: PRWeb Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 Market Force Information, the world's leading customer intelligence solutions company, was named a Red Herring Top 100 North America award winner at the Top 100 awards dinner on May 23 in Santa Monica.
- 05/25/12 Great Hotels of the World expanding to the Americas Source: Travel Daily News Great Hotels of the World is expanding into the Americas.
Background on Americas
The Americas, or America, are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World.
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